Neat Bourbon Bar
Neat Bourbon Bar opening first Charleston area location in former Topsail spot
GuacoTaco
New hybrid fast-casual concept from UKRAFT team serving scratch-made Tex-Mex, weekend brunch, and margaritas in former Tacos 4 Life space
Olive Garden
New Olive Garden location in Festus, Missouri (34 miles south of St. Louis). 6,500 square feet restaurant costing $4.5 million. Construction begins October 1, 2026 with certificate of occupancy expected around August 1, 2027. Will employ 3-4 managers and 50-60 staff members.
The Henry
7,000-square-foot restaurant built from ground up on southwest corner of Loop 101 and Scottsdale Road. Third location of The Henry featuring walk-up coffee bar, patio, and interior courtyard for indoor-outdoor dining. Operated by Fox Restaurant Concepts.
Pizza Cottage
Pizza Cottage is planning to open a new location in Uptown Athens after closing their current location. Owner Larry Tipton says they want to attract Ohio University student traffic.
Ginger & Gin
Asian and sushi restaurant replacing Ship’s Cafe Restaurant and Crab House. Sale pending administrative steps and liquor board hearing scheduled for March 9.
Birdie’s
Chef Kevin Lee plans to move Birdie’s to the former Vecina space before the year is up
Patty’s Pizza & Restaurant
New pizza restaurant having grand opening celebration, taking over former Village Pizza Restaurant location. Will feature 10-inch and 14-inch pizzas plus extensive menu including appetizers, salads, soups, sandwiches, seafood, pasta, and Latin dishes. Open daily 11am-9pm.
Elizabeth
A sexy, French-inspired wine bar opening in Portland, Maine
Salt & Straw
Oregon-based artisan ice creamery opening its first Boston location at Commonwealth Pier, featuring ice cream tacos and unusual flavors like salty donut guava and cheese